Federal Express Corporation today announced the official inauguration of its new global air transit facility at Istanbul Airport (IST).
This strategic facility places FedEx at the crossroads of East and West, in a country rapidly emerging as a global air cargo powerhouse and a key hub for cross-border e-commerce.
Ceremony attendees included Raj Subramaniam, president and chief executive officer, FedEx Corporation; Richard W. Smith, chief operating officer, International and chief executive officer, Airline, FedEx; Wouter Roels, president, FedEx Europe; Eser Sezek, vice president of ground operations, FedEx Türkiye, M. Ilker Haktankacmaz, Governor of Istanbul Airport, Abdullah Enis Eker, Chief Manager of Istanbul Airport General Directorate of State Airports Authority, Burhan Akyol, General Directorate of Civil Aviation Istanbul Representative, Selahattin Bilgen, chief executive officer, iGA Istanbul Airport and other esteemed authority representatives.
Operational since August 2025, the state-of-the-art facility represents a significant, long-term investment into the site.
It strengthens the FedEx global network and underscores the company’s commitment to enabling global trade through advanced logistics infrastructure and cutting-edge technology.
Smith said: “This new facility in Istanbul is a strategic move for FedEx, further integrating our global air and ground networks and delivering the scale and flexibility our customers need in a dynamic trade environment.
“It is also a key step in unleashing the power of our combined networks to create long-term value and capture growth in the global air freight market.”
Situated at the intersection of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Istanbul is uniquely positioned to serve as a strategic logistics hub.
This new facility connects Türkiye with 30 weekly FedEx flights to and from key markets in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East and provides capacity for future network growth through the region.
Sezek said: “We’re proud to open this new facility, purpose-built to deliver smarter, more efficient logistics solutions for our customers looking to grow globally.
“By integrating cutting-edge technology and advanced automation, this facility underscores our commitment to building a smarter logistics network and delivering outstanding services for our customers.”
Bilgen said: “FedEx investment at iGA Istanbul Airport is a testament to our rapidly growing reputation as one of the world’s best-connected global logistics hubs, as well as Türkiye’s rising importance in aviation on the international stage.
“This major investment strengthens our position as a key player in global cargo and e-commerce operations and supports our long-term vision of becoming a world leading airport in air cargo, with a targeted handling capacity of over five million tons.
“It’s a great pleasure to welcome FedEx as a strategic partner in our ambitious growth plans, and we look forward to building on this collaboration in the months and years ahead”.